Today we will go on a trip around Warsaw, but we will not visit museums and architectural monuments, but shopping centers. And there is no need to pout dissatisfiedly that this is not Milan. Shopping in Poland has one significant advantage - prices here are 10-15% lower than in any Italian store. What can you buy in this wonderful European city?
Warsaw shops
To get an idea of the range of goods in Warsaw, just go to Mokotowska Street. Here in stores you can see products from brands known all over the world:
- Armani.
- Lacoste.
- Hugo Boss.
- Kenzo.
And also consider buying things made by Polish designers:
- Tutu Princess.
- Veteran Shop&Gallery.
- Fumo.
- PLNY Lala Warsaw.
- 303 Avenue.
- La Metamorphose.
- Showroom Maare.
- Paryzanka.
- Ania Kuczynska.
- Blind Concept Store.
You will be surprised, but prices will be lower not only than all-European prices, but even the Russian average.
Shopping centers in Warsaw
Shopping centers in Warsaw are not particularly original. It is enough to visit your nearest large store to present the offered range in other retail outlets.
Arkadia
Perhaps this is the largest shopping area in the Polish capital, uniting two hundred stores. Here you can choose women's, men's and children's clothing, shoes and accessories under the following brands:
- Spanish Zara, Mango and Bershka;
- Swedish H&M;
- American Esprit;
- French Agata and Lacoste;
- Russian Prima Moda.
You should definitely check out the Smyk children's store, the German clothing store Peek & Cloppenburg, and the Royal Collection Swiss watch store.
Don’t forget to go to the information desk at the entrance and pick up a list of stores to make it easier to navigate, and also get a discount card.
Zlote Tarasy
This large store is convenient because it is located not far from the train station. The price range of goods is average and above average. Cosmetics lovers will be delighted by luxury brands:
- Italian Trussardi;
- German Hugo Boss and Van Graaf;
- Spanish Massimo Dutti;
- American Guess.
By the way, many of these brands will delight you not only with perfumes, but also with fashionable clothes and accessories.
In this shopping center you will find goods from the same brands as in Arkadia, as well as little-known shoe and leather brands: Polish CCC, Rylko and Venezia, as well as German Deichmann. In addition to shopping, you can go up to the top floor, where the food court offers a wonderful view of the city.
Galeria Mokotow
This center is convenient for visiting for those located in the south of Warsaw. What distinguishes itself from other retail outlets is Designer Street, where exclusively brands of Polish designers are presented:
- clothes for the elderly BohoBoco;
- creative youth models Bizuu;
- La Mania and LodinG shoes;
- sportswear Robert Kupisz;
- youth Cropp Town.
In addition, there is a wide selection of brands of goods from world brands:
- German classic clothing from Hugo Boss;
- Italian trendy items from Manila Grace and Versace;
- American unisex manufacturer Calvin Klein Underwear;
- Scandinavian clothing line for youth and children Cubus;
- French clothing and accessories Balmain.
And this is not a complete list of brand stores that you will find here.
Vitkac
The luxury shopping center with appropriate prices offers goods exclusively from world famous brands:
- French clothing and Louis Vuitton bags;
- French perfumery YSL;
- Italian clothing, textiles, Gucci perfumes;
- Italian clothing, leather, shoes, jewelry Giorgio Armani;
- French women's clothing Lanvin.
The highlight of the establishment is the Michelin-starred restaurant and bars, which offer panoramic views of Warsaw.
Promenada
If you need a store with affordable prices, check out Promenada, where you will find 220 boutiques of both Polish manufacturers and famous brands:
- German knitted clothes Olsen;
- exquisite Italian Penny Black dresses;
- Italian textiles Benetton;
- Italian women's and children's clothing and shoes Pinko.
There is also a cinema, bowling alley and ice skating rink here.
Ptak Moda Warsaw
Getting to Ptak Moda Warsaw will be somewhat problematic, since it is located outside the city, but you will make purchases in seven hundred boutiques at wholesale prices, so you will not be disappointed. For the whole family you will buy clothes, shoes, leather goods from both Polish and imported brands.
Decathlon
For sporting goods, head to Decathlon. Here you can find uniforms for seventy sports, select the necessary sports equipment and travel goods. There are three stores of this chain in Warsaw, so be sure to visit one of them.
Blue City
You can shop and have fun at the same time in Blue City. Here are some brands represented in this shopping center:
- stylish French Tally Weijl;
- English mass brand Marks & Spencer;
- Spanish youth clothing Stradivarius;
- English shoes Clarks.
Here you will find two hundred shops, many cafes and restaurants, an entertainment center and even a skate park.
Centrum Mody
This large store is located in the suburbs of Warsaw. Here you can buy clothes and shoes of all sizes, leather goods, jewelry and household goods at very affordable prices.
Outlets in Warsaw
Those who are satisfied with last year's collections with a 30-70% discount should go to outlets, of which there are two in Warsaw.
Ursus Factory offers discounted products from the following brands:
- German clothing and shoes Puma;
- casual Polish clothes Simple;
- stylish Unisono clothes;
- Mustang denim.
At Annopol Factory you can buy discounted items from:
- Reebok;
- Guess;
- Rip Curl;
- Mango;
- Adidas.
How to save money on shopping in Warsaw?
When purchasing goods in Warsaw stores, pay attention to the Tax Free sign. If there is one, VAT will be refunded to you at the airport. To do this, you must purchase items worth at least 200 zlotys in one check, ask for a special form at the checkout, and after filling it out, present it at the airport before departure. You will be given cash immediately (up to 23% of the cost of purchases) or the money will be transferred to a bank card.
Happy shopping!